The Warner Bros. Pictures Group enjoyed another hugely successful year, with a combined worldwide box office gross of more than $4.7 billion, led by 2011’s top-grossing film, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” Warner Bros. has now exceeded $4 billion globally[...]
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Shortlist for the Visual Effects Oscar Released
— by SEAN GERSKI — The 10 films on the short list to compete for the five visual effects Oscar nominations have been released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Members of the visual-effects branch will pare the list down to the five official Oscar nominees[...]
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ is 2011’s No. 1 Film
Continuing to make box office magic, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has now become the top-grossing release of 2011 in all categories: domestic box office, international box office and worldwide box office. The announcement was made today by W[...]
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ Hits $1 Billion Mark
Continuing its record-breaking run, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has surpassed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the first in the series — and just the ninth film in cinema history — to reach that benchmark. The announceme[...]
‘Harry Potter’ Film Series Passes $7 Billion Milestone
With “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” still in the first week of its record-breaking run, the “Harry Potter” film franchise has now crossed the $7 billion mark worldwide … and counting. The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, president of Warner B[...]
Was Harry Potter Worth the Wait?
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — In 2000, I read my first “Harry Potter” book. For the past 11 years, I have been waiting … waiting for the next book to come out, waiting for the movies to come out. I have spent over half my life with Harry, Ron, and Hermione keeping me company. I[...]
‘Harry Potter’ Finale Shatters Box Office Records
With an estimated worldwide box office total of more than $476 million, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” shattered multiple domestic and international box office records in a history-making opening weekend. The announcement was made today by War[...]
‘Harry Potter’ Conjures Up Some Midnight Magic
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — It is going to be a magical weekend for Warner Bros. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” took in $43.5 million from midnight screenings alone, breaking the $30 million record set by “Twilight Saga: Eclipse” last summer. Because “Deathly Hall[...]
Farewell, Harry: A Decade in the Magical World of ‘Harry Potter’
— by ALEXA MILAN — For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in love with the world of reading. There’s something remarkable about getting lost in a good story and letting your imagination take control. But it wasn’t until 1999, when I was 11 years old, that a story resonated with m[...]
Final ‘Harry Potter’ Film Already Breaking Box Office Records
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has already broken several records in the days leading up to the series finale’s hugely-anticipated release. Advance ticket sales have skyrocketed to more than $32 million, a new pre-opening record. Many midnight and first-day show tim[...]
Under Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — “The boy who lived, come to die.” Poignant words from the vehemently evil Voldemort portrayed to alarming perfection by the wonderfully gifted Ralph Fiennes. From the moment “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” begins, we are braced for the ine[...]
8 Clips from ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’
— by ADAM POYNTER — We are just a few days away from the end of a movie franchise that has inspired and defined a generation of young book and movie lovers. Yes, I am talking about the global release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” into theaters. With hundreds of mi[...]
Teaser for The Dark Knight Rises Hits Next Week
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — While many Harry Potter fans are saying goodbye to the wizard next week, Batman fans will finally get to prepare themselves for a farewell party of their own in 2012. SuperHeroHype is reporting through a reliable source of theirs that an official teaser trailer will [...]
Watch Harry Potter Stars Walk the Red Carpet Live
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — In a few minutes, stars from the final Harry Potter film will arrive at Trafalgar Square in London. It will be the second-to-last time Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and, of course, the woman who created this fantastic world[...]